By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Friday, January 27, 2023 A weak front brought us some light, occasionally moderate rain this morning as it moved thru the area, then…
OBITUARY: John ‘Walt’ Rigterink – May 11, 1932 – January 21, 2023
OIOpublisher John Walter (Walt) Rigterink, 90, of Tillamook, OR, passed away suddenly at home on January 21, 2023. Walt was born on May 11,1932 in New Haven, CT to Albert Rigterink and…
OBITUARY: Thomas Leslie Ellwood – November 12, 1938 – January 23, 2023
Thomas Leslie Ellwood, born November 12, 1938, age 84, passed away peacefully holding his wife’s hand on the evening of January 23, 2023. He thought he wouldn’t make it past 40, but…
Tillamook County Board of Commissioners: Business License Workgroup on Pause; Ordinance 88 off the table
On November 30, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) had a public hearing on a proposed business license ordinance for businesses in unincorporated Tillamook County. The meeting room was packed with…
Coast Guard rescues man from boat near Cloverdale, OR Jan. 25th
Astoria Ore. – The Coast Guard rescued a man Wednesday, January 25,2023 who was reportedly experiencing a medical emergency aboard a boat near Cloverdale. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received…
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife & Tillamook Estuaries Partnership: Eelgrass in Tillamook Bay Presentation Feb. 22nd
Tony D‘Andrea from the ODFW Shellfish team will be in Tillamook on Feb 22nd to discuss Eelgrass in Tillamook County watersheds.Topics of Tony’s presentation will include the life cycle of Eelgrass, common…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather 1/26/23; Cold Temperatures, Snow in the Passes, Possibly at Lower Elevations
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for the Tillamook County Pioneer Thursday, January 26, 2023 Well, after a string of dry days we start to see the disturbances, and their associated precipitation, returning. We…
UPDATE – What’s Happening at Alderbrook Golf Course? Conversations on the Course (VIDEO)
Video Interview/Notes by Don Backman Everybody wants to know – when is it going to open? On Thursday, January 19th, I had the opportunity to meet with Pat Zweifel and several members…
KITCHEN MAVEN: Making the Most of Expensive & Nourishing Eggs
By Kitchen Maven / Judith Yamada Today, while mulling over what I might prepare for a reasonably healthy dessert, light on the sugar and high on nutrition, a clafouti came to mind….
Bay City Arts Center February Artists of the Month- Gallery Reception, Open House Feb. 3rd
Visit the Bay City Arts Center to view artwork created by local artists. Displays rotate monthly and feature a variety of art mediums. Artists of the Month Gallery Reception & Open House Matt…